Dynamic, hands-on, visual, tactical, practical, problem-solving
education! That is the 100+ booth exhibition of products, services, and
information at the AEC.

Visiting the Exhibition earns you continuing education credit. Get
two credits for your visit as you learn from those wise exhibitors.

SUNDAY

Exhibition two days only!

Exhibition open 7:00-10:00pm

7:00-10:00pm Exhibition Grand Opening & Party

Wow! Learning, friends, and food. This evening gives everyone the
chance to do business, socialize, and eat. That's efficient (and
fun!) use of time. Included with most registrations.

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MONDAY

Exhibition open 8:00-11:30am & 1:45-4:00pm

8:00am Free Coffee

OK, so your hotel room has a coffee pot. But wouldn't you
rather enjoy your coffee with your associates?

11:00am Silent Auction Winners Announced

Get out your credit card so you'll be ready when you're
announced as the winner of one of those great Silent Auction items. Stop
by early to be sure you get in the final bid.

2:00pm Dessert in the Exhibition

This was a popular new event last year. We promise the lines will
be shorter this year, and surely you'll walk off during the
conference those couple extra calories, right?

2:30pm Door Prize Winners Announced

You need not be present to win, but if you want to be among the
first to know, be there to watch the official drawing and announcement
of the door prize winners.

EXHIBITION GOINGS ON

Bookstore -- NEHA has books just for the EH professional. See what
you should have.

Door Prize Drawing -- Several exhibitors have made contributions so
some exciting prizes can be given away. Be sure to get your entries in
the bowl.

Silent Auction -- Exhibitors, affiliates, and others have donated
items to the Silent Auction, which supports the Speakers Fund. Works of
art, sports memorabilia, food baskets, and many other items are usually
up for bid. Get in the action. Bidding ends Monday at 11:00am.

NEHA Booth -- See what NEHA is all about and meet some of the
staff. Copies of the Journal of Environmental Health will be available.

ADDITIONAL MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY

11:30am-6:30pm

Golf Tournament

Is it your turn to be on the winning team? This year's
tournament will be held at The Quarry Golf Club and will include
closest-to-the-pin and long drive competitions. Fee includes lunch,
prizes, bus ride, green fees, cart, range, balls, and bag drop. Buses
leave at 11:30am; tee time 1:00pm. Cost is $90 if you register by June
9, 2006.

SATURDAY

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SUNDAY

9:00-11:15am

Awards Ceremony & Keynote Address

An interesting keynote session is being planned. Watch www.neha.org
for the announcement. We'll also honor some of the
profession's best in this year's condensed Awards Ceremony.

11:45am-1:00pm

Uniformed Services Luncheon & Business Meeting

Members of the Uniformed Services will hold their annual luncheon
and business meeting to plan for the upcoming year. Cost is $16 if you
register by June 9, 2006.

5:00-6:00pm

NEHA General Assembly

This is more than politics. It's also another opportunity to
learn, to contribute, and to meet new people. Everyone's encouraged
to attend.

MONDAY

11:00am-1:00pm

Networking Luncheon

Join a table of familiar faces, or sit with strangers and take the
opportunity to make new acquaintances at this see-and-be-seen mid-day
gathering. Of course, you'll also enjoy a bountiful buffet.
Included with most registrations.

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TUESDAY

11:30am-2:45pm

American Academy of Sanitarians Luncheon & Business Meeting

American Academy members are invited to participate in the annual
luncheon and business meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming year.
Cost is $37 if you register by June 9, 2006.

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WEDNESDAY

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YOUR EVENINGS AT THE AEC

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

6:00-7:30pm

NEHA/NESHTA Ice Breaker Reception

Get settled into your room and then come mingle with NEHA's
Board of Directors and your friends from afar. Enjoy light hors
d'oeuvres as you feel the anticipation of the events of the next
four days in the air.

SUNDAY

5:30-6:30pm

United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Honor Awards &
American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Wagner Award Reception

Special recognition is the order of the evening with the
presentation of the John G. Todd, Edward (Ted) Moran, John C. Eason, and
Davis Calvin Wagner awards. No charge.

7:00-10:00pm

Exhibition Grand Opening & Party

This is a party, AND it's a chance to see what's new at
EPA, in the software world, with food protection and onsite technology,
and much more. Mingle, munch, and mosey down the aisles at the big, fun,
concluding event of opening day. Included with most registrations.

MONDAY

6:30-10:00pm

UL Texas BBQ at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

Get your bib and dancing boots ready! That Western experience will
be yours at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, where you'll feast on
BBQ chicken and brisket, and enjoy the foot-stomping sounds of a Western
band. Tickets are only $18 until June 9, 2006, thanks to UL's
generous sponsorship. Place your order early, since tickets are limited.

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TUESDAY

5:00-6:00pm

Uniformed Services Reception

Meet the Uniformed Services speakers and chat with your associates
at this relaxed reception. No charge.

6:00-9:00pm

Industry Affiliate Dinner & Business Meeting

This is your chance to join others working in EH in private
industry. Cost is $45 if you register by June 9, 2006.

Free Night to Enjoy San Antonio

Being right on the River Walk, your choices abound for becoming
immersed in San Antonio culture. Or a few blocks away, dine atop the
Tower of Americas, or at one of the many Mexican, southern BBQ, or
numerous other fine restaurants in this extraordinarily culturally
diverse and exciting city.

WEDNESDAY

7:30-11:00pm

Presidents Banquet

It's time to get dressed up and enjoy a final meal with your
associates. A couple of very special awards will be presented, honoring
the elite of your profession. You may also enjoy a cocktail from the
cash bar at the reception preceding the banquet at 6:00pm. Included with
most registrations.

Focus on San Antonio: Air Quality, Environmental Health, and the
Business Community

Liza Meyer, Special Projects Coordinator, Air Quality and Energy,
City of San Antonio and Peter Bella, Natural Resources Director, Alamo
Area Council of Governments, San Antonio, TX

3:45-4:35pm

EPA Mobile Sources Modeling Study

Mia Zmud, MS, Principle, NuStats Partners, LP, Austin, TX

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Earn up to 24 hours of NEHA continuing education (CE) contact hours
by attending the educational sessions at the NEHA AEC & Exhibition
(visiting the exhibition alone qualifies you for up to two CE contact
hours)! This is enough to meet your full two-year NEHA professional
credential requirement. CE forms will be available in the conference
Program Book. CE units have also been requested for correlating portions
of the conference from the: American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH);
American Dietetic Association (ADA); and National Environmental, Safety
& Health Training Association (NESHTA).

Partnering for Progress in the Environmental Public Health Tracking
Program: National Partners Team-Up for Tracking

Mary C. Hano, MPH, Analyst, Association of State and Territorial
Health Officials, Washington, DC and Jennifer LI, MHS, Program Manager,
National Association of County and City Health Officials, Washington, DC

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

Monday, June 26

1:00-1:50pm

Lessons Learned from the Implementation of a GIS Program at the
Bernalillo County Office of Environmental Health

NSPF[R] and NEHA have jointly launched the Certified Pool-Spa
Inspector[TM] (CPI[TM]) training program to help health inspectors and
facility personnel inspect aquatic facilities. This national training
program will increase the consistency and effectiveness of inspections,
ultimately protecting the public by reducing the potential for injury
and illness. The CPI[TM] program includes an interactive training CD for
students to use as a resource. The program is designed to reflect just
how an official performs an inspection. Registration cost includes a
half-day of training, the CPI[TM] training program CD (a $60 value), and
certification exam. The prerequisite for certification is the CPO[R]
certification. The CPI[TM] certification never expires as long as you
keep your CPO[R] certification current. Cost is $99 for members and $129
for nonmembers if you sign up by June 9, 2006.

SWIMMING POOLS/RECREATIONAL WATERS

Jointly sponsored by NEHA and the International Aquatic Foundation
(IAF) of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)

NEHA's Uniformed Services Environmental Health Affiliate will
be providing educational sessions on Tuesday, June 27 that are open to
all registrants at no additional cost. The sessions will give attendees
a unique opportunity to view EH issues from a uniformed services
perspective. Visit www.neha.org for a listing of the sessions.

Situated on the banks of the River Walk, the Hyatt Regency San
Antonio offers a combination of classic elegance with old Texas charm.
The Hyatt's location by the historic Alamo affords stunning views
of old San Antonio. For the special conference rate of $149 a night,
visit the AEC section at www.neha.org to reserve a room through the
dedicated NEHA reservation site link; or call one of the phone numbers
listed above.

The St. Anthony--A Wyndham Historic San Antonio Hotel

300 East Travis

San Antonio, Texas

210-227-4392; 800-996-3426

For nearly a century, the St. Anthony has greeted guests to San
Antonio with timeless elegance and first-class service. Beautifully
restored, the hotel's lavish carpets, bronzes, and works of art
from around the world recall a bygone age. For the special conference
rate of $139 a night, just mention NEHA when you call the phone numbers
listed above.

Air Travel

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is located in north central
San Antonio, and is eight miles (15 minutes) from the central downtown
business district. SAT is serviced by 14 carriers, including
Aerolitoral, American Airlines, America West, Continental, Delta and
Delta Connection carriers (ASA, Comair, and Skywest), Mexicana, Midwest,
Northwest, Southwest, and United. Visit www.sanantonio.gov/aviation, or
call 210-207-3450.

Visitor Information

The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau,
www.sanantoniovisit.com, has a wealth of information, including events,
things to see and do, restaurants, and savings.

Chief William Pessemier, MPA, has spent 25 years in the fire
service from being a firefighter to a training officer to a fire chief.
Prior to retirement, he was the incident commander for the fire and
emergency medical response to the shootings at Columbine High School. He
currently is the Executive Communications Systems Advisor for the
International Association of Fire Chiefs. His presentation will provide
attendees with a strategic perspective on command, control, and
communications for multiple-agency response operations.

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Highlighted Speaker Fernando A. Guerra

Dr. Fernando Guerra, MD, MPH, is the Director of Health for the San
Antonio Metropolitan Health District. In the aftermath of hurricanes
Katrina and Rita, over 18,000 evacuees poured into San Antonio seeking
shelter and support. Dr. Guerra was in charge of mobilizing his public
health staff to meet the health and human needs of this displaced
population. Dr. Guerra will present to attendees public health's
involvement in providing safe and sanitary shelters, the challenges that
were faced, and the lessons learned.

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After attending these sessions, you will be able to:

* Examine environmental health experiences and lessons learned that
came out of the Katrina and Rita hurricane response and recovery effort.

Denis Stearns is a founding partner of Marler Clark, a
Seattle-based law firm with a national practice specializing in
foodborne and other outbreak-related litigation. He is a frequent
speaker and writer on issues related to food safety law, administrative
regulation, and public health policy. His presentation will explore
whether health departments should implement policies designed to force
companies to reimburse outbreak-related public health expenditures as an
incentive to improved food safety.

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Highlighted Speaker Olivia Andrade de Sanchez

Olivia Andrade de Sanchez is an Environmental Health Supervisor in
the Consumer Health Protection Division of the Albuquerque Environmental
Health Department. For the past 10 years, she has developed and
conducted bilingual trainings for food operators. Ms. Sanchez's
presentation will address the compliance challenges food regulators and
trainers face in ethnically-based retail food establishments and will
provide attendees with a tested methodology to address these challenges.

For this field trip, you will be visiting the beautiful Texas Hill
Country area. The lure of this region has resulted in rapid population
growth and has posed a challenge to traditional onsite wastewater
treatment. Field trip hosts will show and discuss:

** alternative and innovative systems permitted in Texas

** the selection of the proper system for site and resource
protection

** regulatory and permitting issues

** blending a system into the landscape

** installation practices and precautions

** system performance, risk, and resource protection considerations

** operation, maintenance, and monitoring needs

This is an outdoor field trip so come prepared with appropriate
walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, and insect repellent (just in case). Cost
for this field trip is $18 if you sign up by June 9, 2006, and includes
transportation. Limit 30 people.

Highlighted Speaker Bruce J. Lesikar

Bruce J. Lesikar, MS, PhD, PE, serves as Associate Department Head,
Professor, and Extension Program Leader in the Biological and
Agricultural Engineering Department at Texas A & M University. He is
actively developing informational materials to assist in reaching
homeowners, decision-makers, and professionals in the industry, and
supports the development of curriculum materials through the Consortium
of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT). Dr.
Lesikar will discuss the current state of decentralized wastewater
treatment in Texas and share with attendees the current status of the
CIDWT projects.

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After attending these sessions, you will be able to:

* Assess the trends in onsite wastewater management.

* Identify resources and materials available to assist in onsite
wastewater management.

FREE TO AEC & EXHIBITION REGISTRANTS--ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES! NEHA has made special arrangements with NESHTA so you may
attend NESHTA's regular educational sessions, listed below, at no
additional charge when you register for the AEC & Exhibition (daily
registration includes the sessions for your registered day).

The current Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
"need-to-know" criteria will be reviewed and updated in this
facilitated half-day workshop. All OSH experts are invited to
participate ... you need not be a CET!

3:00-5:00pm

Mini Workshop--Chemistry for Non-Chemists: Using Chemical
Demonstrations in Teaching about Hazardous Materials

William R. Bunner, CET, President, Training Associates, Columbus,
OH

3:00-6:00pm

Mini Workshop--CET IT and ER Test Item Writing

This workshop will be facilitated by CET Board of Certification
members. All IT and ER specialists are invited to participate. CET
certification is not required to participate.

Advance application and registration with NESHTA required. Fee not
included in full conference registration. For more information or to
register, please contact NESHTA at rick@neshta.org or 602-956-6099.

CREDENTIAL COURSES AND EXAMS

Only qualified applicants will be able to sit for an exam, and a
separate application for the NEHA credentials is required and due to
NEHA by May 1, 2006.

This one-day refresher course is designed to help you review for
the CFSP exam. The course will cover the exam content areas. You will be
able to question instructors who have years of experience in the food
safety and protection field. Cost is $349 for members and $449 for
nonmembers. Cost includes the CFSP Study Guide Package, which includes
NEHA's CFSP Study Guide, Food Code, and Essentials to Food Safety
and Sanitation (a $199 value), and the CFSP exam and application fees (a
$300 value). Limit 50 people.

This two-day refresher course is designed to help you review for
the REHS/RS exam. The course will cover exam content areas. You will be
able to question instructors who have years of expertise in the
environmental health field. Cost is $399 for members and $489 for
nonmembers. Cost includes the REHS/RS Study Guide Second Edition (a $179
value) and the REHS/RS exam and application fees (a $300 value). Limit
50 people.

NEHA is pleased to offer the exams for its newest credential at
this year's AEC & Exhibition. Attendees have the opportunity to
take either the basic or advanced level exam. Cost for the basic level
exam is $95 for NEHA/NOWRA members and $110 for nonmembers. Cost for the
advanced level exam is $110 for NEHA/NOWRA members and $130 for
nonmembers. Limit 50 people per exam.

NEHA, in conjunction with CDC, is offering a holistic training
opportunity for public and private sector environmental health
professionals involved in conducting foodborne disease outbreak
investigations. This two-day workshop is composed of interactive group
exercises, Q & A sessions, and didactic lectures spanning the scope
of an investigation. Team applications are required. For more
information, contact Matt Cummings at mcummings@neha.org.

EPI-READY TEAM TRAINING -- TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP (LEVEL II)

Saturday, June 24 (8:00am-5:00pm)

This extension of the Level I workshop is intended to teach your
team of outbreak investigation professionals effective instructional
techniques. The workshop will prepare you as trainers to customize and
teach the Epi-Ready curriculum in your jurisdiction. Qualified team
applications and Level I Epi-Ready completion is required. Selected
teams must conduct a future workshop on their own. For more information,
contact Matt Cummings at mcummings@neha.org.

Designed as an introductory overview, the course will cover a range
of EH topics commonly faced in response to disasters, both
administrative and technical. This course will help prepare
practitioners with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond to
those EH issues, and includes lecture, hands-on, and demonstration
components. Attendees will participate in exercises for assessing
mass-care operations, food, water, air, solid waste, wastewater, built
environments, and vector control. This course is sponsored by the USPHS
Environmental Health Officer Professional Advisory Committee's
Readiness Subcommittee, CDC/NCEH's Environmental Health Services
Branch, and NEHA.

Those interested in participating must submit a course application.

Course applicants must be registered for the full NEHA conference
to be eligible for consideration. If accepted, registration for the
course is $79 for members and nonmembers. Lunch will be provided on
Friday and Saturday. For more information and a course application,
please contact Kristen Kuhar at kkuhar@neha.org. Course applications are
due on April 14, 2006. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by
April 28, 2006. Limit 40 people.

NEHA, in cooperation with USDA/Food Nutrition Service (FNS), is
pleased to offer the Food-Safe Schools Action Guide (FSSAG) workshop.
USDA/FNS, in collaboration with CDC and other partners in the National
Coalition for Food-Safe Schools (www.foodsafeschools.org) have developed
a resource to help with school food safety strategies, the Food-Safe
Schools Action Guide. The FSSAG contains a Needs Assessment and Planning
Guide tool that schools can use to identify strengths and weaknesses in
their food safety programs and develop a plan for action. This workshop
presents new information about becoming a Food-Safe School utilizing the
FSSAG and other resources, and provides the opportunity to learn from
the experiences of an actual Food-Safe School in Rhode Island. There is
no charge for this workshop. To register, please check the appropriate
box on the registration form. Limit 50 people.

Newly Added Workshop

BIOLOGY AND CONTROL OF INSECTS AND RODENTS: A PILOT WORKSHOP

Friday & Saturday, June 23 & 24 (8:00am-5:00pm)

Due to the generosity of the Environmental Health Services Branch
of CDC's National Center for Environmental Health, NEHA is pleased
to announce the exclusive availability of this free, two-day pilot
workshop for environmental health professionals. This cooperative
workshop training will include classroom lecture and group discussion on
the biology of insects and rodents of public health significance;
effective physical and chemical insect and rodent control methods
(including integrated pest and sanitation management); and insect and
rodent-borne diseases of public health significance, including possible
bioterror agents.

Those interested in participating must submit a letter of intent
(LOI) for consideration. For more information on the course and how to
submit an LOI, please contact Tom Dickey at tdickey@neha.org or Susan
Jerles at sjerles@neha.org. Limit 50 people.

The following workshops have minimum attendance requirements and if
that minimum is not met, NEHA reserves the right to cancel any of the
workshops.

ESSENTIALS IN HEALTHY HOMES PRACTITIONER TRAINING COURSE

Friday & Saturday, June 23 & 24 (8:30am-5:00pm)

Come early to the conference for an exceptional educational
opportunity. In a special arrangement with NEHA, the National Center for
Healthy Housing is offering this two-day course to conference attendees
through funding from CDC, HUD, and EPA. Housing codes are grounded in
public health protection, and health hazards in the home pose
significant threats to the health of residents, especially children.
This course will help you understand the connection between health and
housing, and how to take a holistic approach in identifying and
resolving problems that threaten the health and well-being of residents.
Cost is $49 for members and nonmembers. Limit 50 people.

NSPF[R] CERTIFIED POOL-SPA OPERATOR[R] CLASS

Friday & Saturday, June 23 & 24 (8:00am-5:00pm)

NEHA is pleased to offer the National Swimming Pool
Foundation[R]'s (NSPF[R]) two-day Certified Pool-Spa Operator[R]
(CPO[R]) class at the AEC & Exhibition. CPO[R] certification is
recognized nationally and internationally, and is a leading education
and certification program for pool and spa operators, providing a
front-line defense to protect the public. Registration cost includes two
days of training, a comprehensive handbook, and certification exam. Cost
is $199 for members and $299 for nonmembers if you sign up by June 9,
2006.

NSF PLAN REVIEW SURVEY COURSE

Saturday, June 24 (8:30am-5:00pm)

The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Plan Review Survey Course
for food service and retail food is designed to provide EH professionals
with an understanding of the components and process of plan review. It
is based on the current version of the FDA Model Food Code and the
CFP/FDA Blue Book. The course covers the application process; menu
review; site, mechanical, and structural systems utilities layout; and
equipment specifications. It includes sections on water and wastewater,
storage, refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing, and installation of
equipment. Cost is $99 for members and $139 for nonmembers if you sign
up by June 9, 2006. Limit 50 people.

NESHTA PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

For information on NESHTA's pre-conference workshop, please
visit their Web site at www.neshta.org.

Questions? Call 303-756-9090, ext. 0, or e-mail staff@neha.org

Wondering where NEHA's future conferences will be?

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